how can I fix depression the easy way?

[Necuno]

BTW depression is the malady of the day.. I would love to know who isn't depressed in this day and age. I put it down to fear of the future, the over regulation that we have to live with and the the milking financially - banks charges, hidden taxes and penalty fees and interests are way to high. We basically cannot make enough money to support the inefficiency and overspending of the corporations and governments.
I tend to compare it to a merry go round that we used to play on as kids. You run next to it until it gets up enough speed then you jump on. Then you cannot get off until it slows down or unless you risk hurting yourself to stop it. Only the very rich and very poor are immune to this rat race, because the very rich don't care what it costs and the very poor gets aid when needed for free and have nothing to loose. The "strong middle working class" are screwed either way. You have the choice however - you can either continue playing the game or you can taking stock of what is really happening and basically clean up your life - chucking out all those things that are causing you this stress - good luck and go well.

that's just one kind of depression. you do get severe cases, or instances where it is actually caused by chemical imbalances. since we don't know Helghast's real issues, we can give some useful pointers at most

half of the job is helping yourself, but you do also need some form of support getting out of the depression. it's not as clear cut always as just "get yourself out of the ****ing hole"; those cases of depression is very mild usually. this is why i suggested shifting his focus to something that he enjoys and mixing it with exercises will help, like walking.

however, best he lookup up some form of professional help or at least someone who can give an outlook on the situation from a different point of view to himself, friends and family. a different perspective from someone outside your perspective is useful.

 

[TheTwo]

Neurovance

try it

 

[wrathex]

Small changes to daily routine can alleviate depression quickly.(although temporary if clinical)

- eat protein in the morning (good for depression caused by serotonin fluctuations)
- less reading/listening to news (bad news, death, killing, murder and so on)
- get a new modern haircut
- redecorate your room (and sort out your clothing, get rid of the stuff you don't wear - put out on blackbag day)
- do you take the exact same route to work every day ? - deviate
- write down a list of the good stuff in your life - your focus is on all the crappy stuff
- if you have people in your life irritating you - tell them politely
- teach yourself a new skill (anything: juggle three oranges, handstands, bake a cake, make a lasagna, sort your data properly, play with photoshop..)
- master your cellphone (if you haven't yet)
- listen to new music
- write a short story
- play Lord of Ultima online (you won't have time to feel depressed, you'll be watching your resources lol)
- pinpoint exactly what is making you feel like this ( are your standards you have set for yourself too high and now you feel you're in a dead-end? - lower your standards and adjust your expectations - go more with the flow, quality of life globally is lowering for everyone)

 

[luxe]

there. i fixed it for you.

 

[PeterCH]

I've been depressed for a long time now and its really started to get to me. I need to something to loosen me up and stop being depressed.
is there anything I can take to stop being depressed besides anti depressants since you have to go to a therapist for that...

Seek professional help. Treatment is a combination of drug and psychotherapy -
for example cognitive behavioural therapy.

 

[copacetic]

Do you have people to talk to helghast? Do your friends and parents know, or is this something you are carrying alone?

 

[killadoob]

I've been depressed for a long time now and its really started to get to me. I need to something to loosen me up and stop being depressed.
is there anything I can take to stop being depressed besides anti depressants since you have to go to a therapist for that...

5htp but i found it useless.

You should go to a doctor and tell him what is going and see what he recommends. Depression is not nice and eating well, exercising can help but some people need drugs to get by.

 

[copacetic]

5htp but i found it useless.

You should go to a doctor and tell him what is going and see what he recommends. Depression is not nice and eating well, exercising can help but some people need drugs to get by.

Weren't you recommending this stuff a while ago?

 

[killadoob]

Yea i thought it was pretty good until about 2 months in hey. Then it helped for nothing. Eventually i went to my GP and got cilift again.

 

[Celine]

first of all, are you depressed? were you actually diagnosed with depression and by whom? i ask this question because i was in this position a few years back with the death of my son. i was supposedly supposed to be depressed and put on heaps of depression medication. i continually argued that i wasn't depressed but that i was grieving. so for 2 years i took these damn things until it took me over the edge where i tried to commit suicide. it took another psychologist who took blood tests and told me i did not have depression and the medication was causing an imbalance in the brain and this is what pushed me to the point of contemplating the suicide.
depression medication is there for a purpose. for those who are actually sufferers not to just give out willy nilly because someone is having a bad day. so you need to go sit down with a professional doctor and talk this whole thing out and get a proper diagnosis to start with, from there a decision can be made as to what actions need to be taken if any.
sure you can listen to forum members but everyone is different and while some may have the symptoms of depression, bi-polar etc, we are not all the same and that is why doctors prescribe medications of different dosages.

 

[copacetic]

first of all, are you depressed? were you actually diagnosed with depression and by whom? i ask this question because i was in this position a few years back with the death of my son. i was supposedly supposed to be depressed and put on heaps of depression medication. i continually argued that i wasn't depressed but that i was grieving. so for 2 years i took these damn things until it took me over the edge where i tried to commit suicide. it took another psychologist who took blood tests and told me i did not have depression and the medication was causing an imbalance in the brain and this is what pushed me to the point of contemplating the suicide.
depression medication is there for a purpose. for those who are actually sufferers not to just give out willy nilly because someone is having a bad day. so you need to go sit down with a professional doctor and talk this whole thing out and get a proper diagnosis to start with, from there a decision can be made as to what actions need to be taken if any.
sure you can listen to forum members but everyone is different and while some may have the symptoms of depression, bi-polar etc, we are not all the same and that is why doctors prescribe medications of different dosages.

There is a definite link between suicide and anti-depressant use, so this is advice to be heeded.

I am personally totally unwilling to take medication for my depression but it is different for everyone - The one thing that is important is that you see a professional first, before considering medication. When I say professional, I don't mean a doctor/psychiatrist - See a psychologist and if you feel comfortable with them, then only consider their advice RE medication.

Oh yes, all the people who have been recommending cannabis, I strongly would have to disagree - It's not going to help your depression, cannabis tends to accentuate your existing state of being, so if you are depressed, it's likely to make you feel worse. That has been my experience anyhow.

 

[ChilliGirl]

You could visit your GP for the meds too......
If you are on your folks medical aid you could ask the doc to discribe your visit diff, so your folks don't see. Unfortunately if they know the names of the meds they will see that on their medical aid statement.

 

[copacetic]

You could visit your GP for the meds too......
If you are on your folks medical aid you could ask the doc to discribe your visit diff, so your folks don't see. Unfortunately if they know the names of the meds they will see that on their medical aid statement.

Errm, why hide it from his folks? Bad, bad idea.

Also, GP's have too close a connection to the industry, for me to feel comfortable with them doing the dispensing of drugs - I've seen a couple of doctors who wanted to put me on anti-depressants within ten minutes of meeting me.

 

[Helghast]

Thanks i'll try go for some of the advice.
my depression stems from many things sometimes it just hits me.
@copa no my parents and freinds dont know, dont want to worry em.

 

[Polymathic]

Omega 3 and 6 supplements helped with mine.

 

[Nothxkbi]

I've been depressed for a long time now and its really started to get to me. I need to something to loosen me up and stop being depressed.
is there anything I can take to stop being depressed besides anti depressants since you have to go to a therapist for that...

Do you drink or smoke weed?

 

[copacetic]

Thanks i'll try go for some of the advice.
my depression stems from many things sometimes it just hits me.
@copa no my parents and freinds dont know, dont want to worry em.

Helghast, NO.

That is EXACTLY what your friends and family are for. To help you with this sort of stuff.

If they care about you (which I am sure they do) don't you think they would be upset that you kept something like this from them?

 

[Celine]

Thanks i'll try go for some of the advice.
my depression stems from many things sometimes it just hits me.
@copa no my parents and freinds dont know, dont want to worry em.

why are you feeling as if you are going to worry your friends and family. these are your strongest support system. while a psychologist / psychiatrist may be a professional in some ways, they don't know you like your friends and family do, and at times just a chat with them can help ease whatever is bothering you. trust me it's your anchor in those days of distress.

 

[Datura]

Go see a therapist. Asking for advice to resolve emotional issues on this forum is a bad idea. Don't smoke weed or drink at all. It only makes things worse. If you see a pro and they tell you that you may need pills, take their advice seriously and think about it. They are not out to get you, they are there to help. Safer to pay a little for a few sessions with a pro than to ask strangers online.

 

[copacetic]

Go see a therapist. Asking for advice to resolve emotional issues on this forum is a bad idea. Don't smoke weed or drink at all. It only makes things worse. If you see a pro and they tell you that you may need pills, take their advice seriously and think about it. They are not out to get you, they are there to help. Safer to pay a little for a few sessions with a pro than to ask strangers online.

Don't listen to this guy Helghast, he's on the internet.